[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: New #11725

The TradeMe terms and conditions state that you cannot buy and sell unless you are resident in Australia or New Zealand. And special rules apply for Australians. However, I know someone in Europe who has joined as a member so they can maintain a watchlist. Sooner or later their membership will probably be terminated, though.Most motorcycle dealers use the Motorcycle Trader site instead of or as well as TradeMe. They are at http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/ Currently there are about 16 F650s for sale on Motorcycle Trader.On TradeMe you  have to distingush between bikes with a fixed price, and bikes at auction with a starting bid value. The starting bid is often different from the reserve, or minimum sale price.Kurt, where did you find the new 650 for less than $10,000?

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Finally got "aroundtuit" and did the Molesworth/Rainbow …. #11631

finally got a round to it on the 30th of January.

30th of January? December, I presume.

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Letterboxes, post them here #6880

Another unusual letterbox mount. This one on Ohiwa Harbour Rd.

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5287

Corner of SH2 and Whakarau Rd.

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Another case of black vs. white #11460

Apparently only until December 24 the XChallenge is $12995 and the XMoto is $10990. New. Don't know if the XCountry is reduced in price as well.I wonder if the G650GS will appear in NZ, and if so at what price?

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: No more BMW helmets #11466

I have it on fairly good authority that the Australian decision does not affect the availability of BMW helmets in NZ. They have their own helmet testing procedures in oz, while NZ accepts the European approvals. The BMW flip helmets actually do well in recent UK tests. by  SHARP. As I've posted elsewhere:The UK agency SHARP has been testing various helmets for some time. They have now tested flip-front helmets, also known as system helmets, and only two of the tested get the maximum 5 stars. Which should mean that they perform as well as the best of the integral helmets.To view the results go to http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/ and select type System to see the results for all system helmets.The BMW System 5 gets one more star than the Schuberth C2, and, in the UK at least, is somewhat cheaper. Both of them had the chin guards remain fully locked on all impacts.

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5286

SH2 at Waioeka Pa.

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Dec7 AKL Lunch ride to the Coroglen Pub #11296

On the way through the Tapu-Coroglen road this morning I was thinking it would be practical with an extra mirror that was usable when riding standing up. It's not easy crouching down to see if there is anyone behind you. So although I had been checking the mirrors on the 309 Road, expecting you to catch up, I didn't see you until you were letting your bike lie down for a rest, Alex. I should also have been in first gear through that corner, but the F650GS managed to pull through in second, although with a significant twitch from the tail end.Very impressive that Jimmy managed it on the K1200GT. Not exactly the bike I'd recommend for that road.And good on Gerda for managing to do both Tapu-Coroglen and 309 Road in one day. She deserves a new F650GS, Alex. 😀

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Letterboxes, post them here #6876

There's still a few unusual ones out there. This one on Whirinaki Valley Rd. But perhaps it's time to let this thread retire in peace.

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5285

This one on Mathers Rd has probably only been abandoned by the wife!

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in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5284

Near the main road through Matatoki.

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in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5283

Behind a tall hedge on Old Te Aroha Rd.

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: Which GPS? #10994

There is a New Zealand Open GPS Maps project, providing free maps of NZ mainly for Garmin GPS. There is a web site at:http://www.gwprojects.org/gps/There is an autorouting option, but you do need some experience or patience to implement this. Also a discussion forum at:http://gwprojects.org/forum/index.phpYou'll find references to this project on several of the adventure or travel web sites, such as Horizons Unlimited:http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/australia-new-zealand/free-garmin-maps-new-zealand-33471

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: 2009 F800 – New Mirrors #10977

BMW MAY EVEN SUPPLY 36 MONTH WARRANTY THE SAME AS NORTH AMERICA. 🙄

The 36-month warranty used to be limited in mileage. 30,000 miles, from memory. I don't know if this is still the case, but for North America the mileage expiry often occurred before the time expiry.I would like to see BMW introduce an extended warranty, at a nominal cost to the buyer. If I intended to keep the bike for 5 years I would be happy to pay for a 3-year extension of the factory warranty. Provided it's not too expensive. You can buy extended warranties on almost all electrical and electronic goods, as well as cars. So why not, by the manufacturers, on motorbikes?

[Arne Rohde]

in reply to: 2009 F800 – New Mirrors #10976

I was told it is due to some American who hurt himself while misusing a BMW tool to do something, and then sued the company. It's easier to mistreat everybody (take away a tool kit) than to treat the idiot right.

I suspect, without having any evidence to base it on, that this is part of the reason why some features that many users consider to be more or less serious problems, are not fixed sooner. Admit it's a problem and you open yourself to all sorts of nutters suing you for millions of dollars. Instead, fix the problem at the next model update and sell it as a new feature rather than a problem fix.

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